Cornbread with Spiced Cajun-Style Beans

A vegetarian dish featuring pan-fried lemon and garlic cornbread topped with a thick, spiced tomato and double bean mixture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.6 kcals 3615.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.1 grams 264.4 grams
Fat 43.1 grams 258.4 grams
Protein 9.7 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
GrainsCereals
100
g
Polenta
medium
LegumesPulses
200
g
Kidney Beans
canned, drained and rinsed
200
g
Butter Beans
canned, drained and rinsed
Liquids
200
ml
Water
use up to 225ml as needed
125
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cayenne Pepper
for the cornbread
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed, for the cornbread
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed, for the topping
1
tsp
1
tsp
1
tsp
1
pinch
Cayenne Pepper
for the topping
OilsFats
250
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying cornbread
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for topping, up to 3 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
peeled and chopped
2
stalk
Celery
trimmed and finely chopped
440
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix flour, polenta, baking powder, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Slowly stir in water until a thick batter forms, then add lemon juice and crushed garlic.
  • Heat half the oil in an ovenproof pan and fry the batter for 5 minutes per side.
  • Drizzle remaining oil over cornbread and bake for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Soften onion, celery, and garlic in a frying pan for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices and herbs and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes to thicken.
  • Stir in both bean varieties and heat through for 4 minutes.
  • Cut cornbread into six pieces and serve topped with the bean mixture.